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Coast Guard Salvages 50-Ton Crane from River | Charleston News
A massive 50-ton crane with a 200-foot arm plunged into the Cooper River in North Charleston, carrying up to 1,000 gallons of fuel—no injuries reported. Rough weather triggered the collapse, prompting a swift Coast Guard response that established a 100-yard safety zone to prevent pollution. Divers acted fast to secure the fuel, and a coordinated effort involving the Army Corps of Engineers and local agencies pulled off a full salvage operation. After days of environmental protection and heavy lifting, the crane is now fully removed, the safety zone lifted, and waterway traffic restored—thanks…
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